Two young children are fighting for their lives following a fire in Washington Heights early Thursday morning, with three additional victims hospitalized, including a sister who suffered smoke inhalation. The blaze, which broke out above a street-level restaurant in a six-story building, led to the rescue of five individuals from at least two apartments. The critically injured include a 2-year-old boy and his 1-year-old brother. Neighbors played a crucial role in the rescue efforts, responding to cries for help. Investigations are ongoing to determine if the children were left unattended, with reports suggesting their mother may have been out at the time of the fire. The mother is being questioned.
Mom questioned after 4 kids injured, 2 critically, in Washington Heights fire https://t.co/tRqE4Cb3Po https://t.co/Y1I6tN3L8k
2 tots cling to life, a sister suffers smoke inhalation Cops seeing if the Washington Heights, Upper Manhattan parents had left the kids home alone. The mother may have been out getting milk when the fire erupted, a source added. https://t.co/1XZPBWQkgM
UPDATE: Several children, including two toddlers, are in the hospital following a fire in Washington Heights early Thursday morning. @LisaRoznerTV has learned neighbors bravely jumped in to help as one of the kids cried for help. https://t.co/YoKYFrJWBS
2-year-old boy, his 1-year-old brother critically injured in Washington Heights fire Five victims were rescued from at least two apartments in six-story building The blaze broke out above a street-level restaurant The two brothers were clinging to life https://t.co/qb5Xi9OhHI
2 kids fight for life after Washington Heights blaze; 3 others hospitalized https://t.co/3AxoZtTP8e